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Sandoval, Jonathan – Academic Therapy, 1982
The author offers teachers suggestions for dealing with hyperactive children in such areas as reducing distractibility, controlling impulsivity, and promoting interpersonal skills and adjustment. (SW)
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSherman, Charles F.; Anderson, Robert P. – Psychology in the Schools, 1980
A modified operant design demonstrated the effectiveness of the feedback procedure. Significant changes were evidenced by all groups of subjects. Initial results and follow-up observations indicated that the attending behavior of the experimental subjects increased and was maintained, without the use of tangible reinforcers. (Author)
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education
Download full textERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education, Reston, VA. – 1998
This digest defines attention deficit disorders (ADD), provides the attention span, hyperactivity, and impulsivity criteria for diagnosing ADD, and identifies successful strategies for teachers working with children with ADD. Strategies are provided for: (1) establishing the proper learning environment, including seating students with ADD near the…
Descriptors: Assignments, Attention Deficit Disorders, Attention Span, Behavior Modification
